LPN - Internal / Family Medicine

Summit Health•Morristown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The LPN - Internal / Family Medicine role is responsible for providing professional nursing care to office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of a Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator. This involves delivering direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy, maintaining efficient patient flow, and ensuring proper documentation and communication within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PMS).

Requirements

Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required.
New Jersey State Nursing License required.
BLS certification required.
0 – 1 years experience.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred.
2-4 years experience preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines.
Accurately labels specimens.
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol.
Documents injections accurately in HER.
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR.
Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.